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Joy Dare: Week 12

Aren’t you thankful that we have taste buds? A moment in time spent with my dying sister-in-law often brings a happy remembrance. She no longer had the ability to taste food but nonetheless, after every chemo session she asked to be taken to our favorite restaurant where she ordered massive quantities of food. When I asked if she had regained her sense of taste she answered, “No, but I do have my memory and my memory tells me this is delicious!”

My sister-in-law sought in her cancer to, in her own words “bow the knee” to whatever God brought her way. As I have had to look for something ‘salty, sweet and just right’ this week I remembered her. I remembered the Lord’s merciful loving kindness to her as she walked through the valley of the shadow of death. You see, food was a great comfort to her throughout her life and even as she went through that valley, God gave her “a memory.”

Thankful for three women on Friday:
~ a sweet lady that sat next to me in an Apple class, laughing together
~ a sweet daughter I shared a lunch with, always looking out for me
~ a sweet friend’s email showing her love

Counting my eucharisteos to one thousand ~

In Memory of Debbie,

who glorified the Lord as she walked through her last valley.

Take a moment, friend to savor a song that always touches me deep within.

8 thoughts on “Joy Dare: Week 12”

yes, taste buds – and the way you were reminded to be thankful for them. It was six months ago today that Sara died – and she, like Deborah – is still alive – REALLY alive – even these tough reminders – are reminders still – and although I heart being reminded – not necessarily this way. And of your thank you’s – my favorite are the last three “sweets” – they finished the post with a smile. I’m smiling now. God bless and keep you and each and every one of yours Rebecca.

OH this takes me back to my dear sister in law who fought with cancer and she too loved food. What a wonderful memory to bring to my heart. your sister in law sounds like she was a wonderful treasure. loved your list. Have a great week.

So great to visit your sight here today. I think I’ll poke around a bit, and get to know you. Thank you for your ENCOURAGING comment over at freedom journal, friend. Hope for the future. Joy in the moment. Many, many blessings to your heart tonight.

What a beautiful song Rebecca. Your list is full – from the sweetness of new life sleeping to the sweet sorrow of Debbie’s last valley. So glad to have met you on the counting of gifts journey. What would we do without God’s Word to hold us upright? Hope you have a wonderful week and make sure to take enough time on the deck with a coffee, the Westie and that breathtaking view. It looks like heaven to me!